Flammeninferno in East Tyrol: Fire brigade in large -scale use against smoke and fire!

Flammeninferno in East Tyrol: Fire brigade in large -scale use against smoke and fire!

Nußdorf-Debant, Österreich - On Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in a recycling system in Nussdorf-Debant near Lienz (East Tyrol). According to Exxpress.at , the fire began around 1:30 p.m. and spread explosively, which led to several violent explosions. Over 200 firefighters are in action to combat the flames and prevent the fire from spreading.

The local population in seven municipalities was warned by AT-Alert to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the stay outdoors. The affected communities are Nussdorf-Debant, Lienz, Iselsberg-Stronach, Lavant, Tristach, Dölsach and Nikolsdorf.

fire brigade and injured

Five firefighters were injured in the extinguishing work and several emergency vehicles suffered. To control the fire, massive water cannons, tank fire vehicles and kilometers of hose lines were used. In addition, the entire region was sealed off by the police because the area was classified as too dangerous. Drones were used to monitor the situation from the air and to support the activities of the fire brigade.

The extinguishing work is complicated and are difficult by dense swaths of smoke that pull across the entire valley. The stench was still clearly perceptible on Sunday morning. The main goal for the night was to prevent spread beyond the area of ​​the recycling system, which fortunately succeeded.

infrastructure and effects on the population

The consequences of the fire are considerable. The train traffic between Lienz and Oberdrauburg was discontinued, swimming pools had to be evacuated and events had to be canceled. In addition, there were conscious power shutdowns in the nearby environment of the fire. The state of Tyrol appealed to the population of foregoing traditional heart-jesu fire to avoid additional fire.

The persistent investigation into the cause of the fire has so far remained unsuccessful. It is clear that without a comprehensive analysis of causes of fire and incidents such as this, the understanding and prevention of fires suffer. The need for statistical data and the improvement of fire protection measures was emphasized in many reports, including Feuertrutz.de , which indicate a lack of uniform fire statistics in Germany.

The current developments in East Tyrol show the urgency for improved fire protection and the need for preventive measures throughout the region. The emergency services continue to work tirelessly to get the situation under control while the population remains careful.